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How to Strengthen Sibling Relationships with Gameschooling

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Today, I’d like to welcome Heather Pleier to the site. Heather is a second generation homeschooler raising three amazing kids on Long Island, NY. She blogs at Wonderschooling about curiosity, creativity, and empowering children to discover the world around them. Have you ever wondered how to strengthen sibling relationships with gameschooling? Well, Heather is here…

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Homeschooling When Dad Works A Lot

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I would like to give a shout-out to all the single homeschool parents out there. I’ve chatted with you on this site and in Raising Poppies and I am so proud of you all for making it work. I think you are amazing. Truly. Homeschooling can be extremely challenging at times. And it’s even harder when…

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‘What’s the Big Deal About First Ladies’ will Delight Your History Lover

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Today, I want to tell you about one of my daughter’s favorite books. It is called What’s the Big Deal About First Ladies by Ruby Shamir. This is the perfect book for the little history fans in your life! ‘What’s the Big Deal About First Ladies’ will Delight Your History Lover Our homeschool routine is based…

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Homeschooling and Exercise: How to Make it Work

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As homeschool parents, we are always on the quest for balance. How do we juggle homeschooling, errands, running a household, eating nutritious meals, getting enough fresh air, and exercise? Some days, it feels impossible. Homeschooling and Exercise: How to Make it Work Today, I am sharing resources for those looking to balance homeschooling and exercise….

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‘Oh, Ick’: A Gruesome Science Book Kids Will Love

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We have stumbled upon the perfect book for little scientists. It is called Oh, Ick: 114 Science Experiments Guaranteed to Gross You Out! by Joy Masoff, author of the best-selling Oh Yuck!.  My boys absolutely adore this one, you guys! If you have kiddos who love all things gross and icky, they will love Oh, Ick. Bonus? They will…

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Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom

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Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom, Oh no. I know that face. You are drowning. You are overwhelmed, homeschool mom. It’s normal to feel this way. You are not alone. Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom The Homeschool Sisters want the overwhelmed homeschool moms to know they are not alone In this first episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, Cait and…

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